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Physics Questions

Question 2321:
Two solids P and Q of equal mass are heated to the same temperature and dropped simultaneously into two identical containers X and Y containing equal volumes of water at room temperature. The temperature of X will rise higher than that of Y only if the
  • A Volume of P is greater than that of Q
  • B Specific heat capacity of P is higher than that of Q
  • C Density of P is greater than that of Q
  • D Density of P is lower than that of Q
  • E Specitic heat capacity of P is lower than that of Q.
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Question 2322:
lf the temperature of a small quantity of water in a closed container is gradually increased from 0o to 40oC then the density of the water within this range
  • A Increases for a while and then decreases
  • B Decreases for a while and then increases
  • C Increases gradually
  • D Decreases gradually
  • E Remains the same
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Question 2323:
How much heat is given out when a piece of iron of mass 50g and specific heat capacity 460 Jkg-1k-1 cools from 85oC to 25oC?
  • A 1.38 x 106 J
  • B 2.53x104J
  • C 7.66x103J
  • D 1.38x103J
  • E 1.27 X103J
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Question 2324:
Heat transfer by convection in a liquid is due to the
  • A Translatory motion of the molecules of the liquid
  • B Increased vibration of the molecules of the liquid about their mean positions
  • C Expansion of the liquid as it is heated
  • D Latent heat of vaporization of the liquid
  • E Ability of the liquid to evaporate at all temperatures
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Question 2325:
Which of the following is not a suitable method for reducing loss of heat from a piece of hot iron?
  • A Wrapping it in cotton wool
  • B Painting it black
  • C Placing it in a vacuum
  • D Placing it on rubber supports
  • E Keeping it in a closed wooden box
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